Choisya x dewitteana Goldfingers

Scientific Name: Choisya x dewitteana 'Limo'

Also Known As

Choisya arizonica x ternata 'Limo'
Choisya ternata 'Gold Fingers'
Gold Fingers Mexican Orange

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Choisya x dewitteana Goldfingers plant details

Choisya x dewitteana Goldfingers is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. In fall and spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Choisya x dewitteana Goldfingers

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and spring
Uses: compact, fragrant, long-blooming, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Choisya x dewitteana Goldfingers

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sparkling evergreen shrub with bright golden, fine textured foliage… 3-4’ high and wide, compact habit. Fragrant white flowers in spring, often repeats in fall. Foliage has a nice peppery scent and deer don’t like it. Protection from the hottest sun in warmer climates, full sun elsewhere. Average decent soils, medium moisture. Especially nice under gray skies! We really like this shrub, and had to search high and low to find enough to offer! It should be more available…get em while you can. Try pairing with Loropetalum ‘Purple Pixie’!

By: Secret Garden Growers

This hybrid has golden yellow foliage. The foliage is narrow like C. aztec pearl. But, is golden yellow.

By: Gossler Farms

Lovely, golden form of the Mexican orange, an evergreen shrub, to 6' tall or so and 4-5' wide, the narrow leaves pale yellow in new growth maturing to green, a bi-color contrast. Foliage is aromatic as well, emitting a spicy-sweet smell when brushed or crushed. Single white flowers are abundant in spring and often again in fall. Protection from the western sun is best in the hottest climates; otherwise full sun to part shade in well drained soil with some summer water. A great landscape plant, easy and rewarding. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Ever-chartreuse linear leaves held horizontally, and fragrant white blooms in late spring - this is one ebullient plant that will lighten your mood when skies are gray. Drought-tolerant once established;